Boxing Star Chris Eubank Jr. : What's the Faith Behind the Fighter?

Chris Eubank Jr. is getting ready to face Kamil Szeremeta in Riyadh on October 12. This is a big deal because the winner will become the new IBO Middleweight champion. After working hard for over a decade and 36 fights, this could be Eubank Jr. 's chance to step out of his famous father's shadow and make a name for himself. While Chris Eubank Sr. was open about his religious beliefs, his son, Chris Eubank Jr. , prefers to keep his personal beliefs private. He wants people to focus on his performance in the ring. Jr. is Muslim, but he isn't very active in his faith. During a recent face-off in Saudi Arabia, he wore traditional Saudi clothing, showing respect for the culture.The Eubank name comes from Old English words that mean 'yew tree' and 'hill or ridge. ' Yew trees are connected to ideas of immortality and rebirth. The name has British and Irish roots and was actually linked to Christianity in the past. So, Eubank Sr. was born a Christian. Eubank Sr. converted to Islam in the 1990s when he was still boxing. This move helped him stay focused and disciplined. "Islam gave me inner peace and balance," he said. This discipline might have rubbed off on his son, who is also very dedicated and hardworking. It's been a year since Eubank Jr. last fought. Will this absence hurt his performance against Szeremeta? Only time will tell. What do you think will happen?